Home remedy – calf compresses with vinegar water

17.02.2009 1 minute read From Editorial team

For colds with a fever, a calf compress with vinegar water can help reduce the fever. However, this home remedy should only be used if the patient is nice and warm.

Home remedy – calf compresses with vinegar water

For the calf compress, you need 2 linen cloths, fruit vinegar, and 2 towels. Mix 3/4 L of cold water with 1/4 L of fruit vinegar and soak the linen cloths in it so that they are nice and wet. Then wring them out well and tie one cloth around each of the patient's calves. Finally, wrap a towel around each one.

It is important that the person with the cold is wrapped up very warmly. When the compress is dry, repeat the procedure.

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